Degrees of comparison Notes

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Class 9 English Degrees of comparison gives clear notes on positive, comparative and superlative forms and what to practise for grammar drills. Main sub-topics: positive/comparative/superlative forms, rules for -er/-est, using more/most, spelling changes (double consonant, -y → -ier), common irregulars, use of than and as...as, avoiding double comparatives, sentence transformation and adverbs (क्रिया-विशेषण). For Class 9 students revising for school exams, chapter test and MCQ practice; search important questions and question answer practice on Merit Spring ROH, which also offers chapter tests and mock tests for revision.

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Class 9 English Degrees of comparison notes
Three degrees: positive, comparative, superlative
Use -er/-est for one-syllable adjectives (fast → faster → fastest)
Use more/most for most two-or-more-syllable adjectives (careful → more careful → most careful)
Spelling rules: double consonant (big → bigger), -y → -ier/-iest (happy → happier → happiest)
Memorise irregulars: good → better → best; bad → worse → worst
Use 'than' with comparatives and 'as...as' for equality; avoid double comparatives
Practice changing degrees in sentences and short transformation tips for exam tasks

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How to change 'No other animal is as fast as the cheetah.' into comparative?

The cheetah is faster than any other animal. Replace the structure 'No other ... is as ... as' by '... is ...er than any other ...' — this turns superlative-equality sentences into a comparative form.

When should I use -er/-est versus more/most?

Use -er/-est for most one-syllable adjectives and some short two-syllable words; use more/most for adjectives of two or more syllables. Watch exceptions and practise with examples.

What irregular adjectives must I remember with examples?

Irregular comparatives and superlatives must be memorised: good → better → best, bad → worse → worst, far → farther/further → farthest/furthest. Learn a shortlist and use flash practice to recall them.

Is 'more better' correct?

No — 'more better' is a double comparative and incorrect. Use either the comparative form (better) or use 'more' with a suitable adjective (more careful), not both together.

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